Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.
Economy
Australia trade swings to June surplus, beats forecasts as exports rebound
Australia’s trade balance recorded a surplus of A$1,929 million in June, according to official data released today, defying market expectations of a A$1,100 million deficit. The surprise surplus, driven by stronger-than…
US President Donald Trump's administration refunds $100bn of ‘liberation day’ tariffs
This represents around 60% of all tariff revenue collected by the US government under the policy, according to a recent court filing from US Customs and Border Protection.
US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money
With US beef prices soaring to record highs, you might think that South Dakota cattle rancher Eric Gropper would be celebrating.
'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?
Australia’s Trade Balance shows a surprise surplus of 1,929M MoM in June, vs. -1,100 expected
Australia's Trade Balance shifted to surplus of A$1,929M MoM in June, followed a deficit of 2,367M in the previous reading (revised from A$3,018M), according to the latest foreign trade data published by the Australian …
‘I’m not spying’: how Meta’s smartglasses have divided opinion
With more than 7m pairs reportedly sold in 2025, Meta’s Ray-Ban smartglasses are fast becoming one of the world’s most popular gadgets.
Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
Facebook owner Meta says an issue during an evaluation by an independent testing company allowed one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models to connect to the internet and hack another organisation's system.
Big shake-up in Google’s AI team as DeepMind chief executive steps down
Two senior engineers are leaving company to launch startup amid fears Google is falling behind in AI race
Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: Can my boss tell me what to wear in summer?
Yet another summer heatwave could be on the way to make your commute sweaty and your workplace stuffy.
Euro strengthens above 1.1550 as softer US data
The EUR/USD pair edges higher to near 1.1555 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. US Dollar (USD) softens against the Euro (EUR) on cooling tensions in the Middle East and weaker-than-expected US economic data. T…
US Senate confirms Schwartz as CDC director
Help turn values into votes by mobilizing voters and electing reproductive freedom champions up and down the ballot.
Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
Gianni Infantino has apologised for "errors" he made in controversial plans to sell off stakes in competitions to private investors, but will remain Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives in a m…
What's causing record high US beef prices?
With US beef prices soaring to record highs, you might think that South Dakota cattle rancher Eric Gropper would be celebrating.
Euro advances as US labor data disappoints
EUR/USD trades on the front foot near 1.1560 on Wednesday, adding around 0.2% as a weak United States (US) labor market report undermines the US Dollar (USD). The US Dollar Index (DXY) slips 0.22% toward 99.70, remainin…
Dollar hits seven-week low amid hopes for Hormuz deal, soft U.S. economic data
August 5, 2026, 11:23 PM EDT. Asian equities slid 0.69%, weighed down by a drop in tech shares, including Samsung Electronics (-2.44%), SK Hynix (-6.95%), Kioxia (-9.61%) and Tokyo Electron (-4.61%). Oil prices hovered …
SEC Establishes Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit in Enforcement Division
ICLG - Anti Money Laundering covers issues including criminal enforcement, regulatory and administrative enforcement and requirements for financial institutions and other designated businesses – in 16 jurisdictions.
Trump administration pays back $100bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses
US President Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn (£78bn) in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through customs officials.
Silver Price Forecast: XAG skyrockets above $60, tests 50-day SMA
Silver (XAG/USD) price surges more than 4% on Wednesday as the Greenback remains on the back foot due to softer-than-expected jobs and data, though the fall was capped as business activity in the services sector continu…
Our AI knew it: +200%, these stocks smashed earnings and keep surging higher
Last week, Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company Alphabet (GOOGL) reported financial results that smashed Wall Street expectations. Total revenue jumped to ~$120 billion, representing a 24% year-over-year increase. Meanwhile, ear…
Dow Jones Industrial Average takes another record on Tehran's terms
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) trades near 54,500 on Wednesday, 0.76% higher and at a fresh record, roughly 1,400 points above the high it set in early July.
Japanese Yen consolidates as traders weigh weak US data, market sentiment
USD/JPY trades around 157.65 on Wednesday at the time of writing, little changed on the day, as weakness in the US Dollar (USD) is offset by investors' cautious stance toward the Japanese Yen (JPY).
Soriot should explain the curious case of AstraZeneca’s non-deal
AstraZeneca’s rumoured takeover of Bristol Myers Squibb already looked weird, and was met with a lack of enthusiasm by shareholders
WTI holds near three-week low as traders await Hormuz agreement
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Crude Oil remains under pressure on Wednesday but struggles to attract fresh selling as traders await confirmation that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will resume. At the …